Jeff Davis

1862–1913 (age 51)

U.S. Senator

Biography

Jeff Davis represented his state in the United States Senate with fiery conviction, championing the concerns of rural Americans and advocating for the economic uplift of farmers and laborers. His outspoken nature reflected his deep empathy for hardworking families facing uncertainty.

Though his career stirred debate, Davis never wavered in defending the dignity of ordinary citizens, leaving behind a memory of passionate service and bold defense of the people he represented.

Also buried at Mount Holly Cemetery

Robert Ward Johnson
1814–1879 (age 65)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Robert Ward Johnson (1814-1879) of Scott County was a Confederate politician buried in Mount Holly Cemetery.
Absalom Fowler
1806–1859 (age 53)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Absalom Fowler (1806-1859) was a Madison County resident buried at Mount Holly Cemetery.
Bernard Smith
1776–1835 (age 59)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Bernard Smith (1776-1835) was a resident of Morristown who was buried at Mount Holly Cemetery.
Henry Massey Rector
1816–1899 (age 83)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Henry Massey Rector (1816-1899) was a Louisville resident interred at Mount Holly Cemetery.
Sam C. Roane
1793–1852 (age 59)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Sam C. Roane (1793-1852) was laid to rest at Mount Holly Cemetery.
Allison Nelson
1822–1862 (age 40)
Mount Holly Cemetery
Allison Nelson was a Fulton County resident who lived from 1822 to 1862.

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